1971 Nissan Sunny vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1971 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Sunny | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
